Purchasing & Goods-In Assistant
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Location: Sparkford, Somerset
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Working: Fully on-site – no hybrid working
Parking: Free on-site parking
Holiday: 20 days holiday + bank holidays
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client
We are currently looking for a Purchasing & Goods-In Assistant to join our client's busy and friendly team in Sparkford.
This is a varied role supporting both the Purchasing and Goods-In functions, making it ideal for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
You will assist with the day-to-day purchasing process, from sourcing suppliers and obtaining quotes through to raising purchase orders and monitoring deliveries. You will also provide support within Goods-In, helping to check incoming stock and maintain an organised and efficient working area.
The successful candidate will be confident, reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the purchasing process from requisition through to delivery.
Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
Negotiate where possible to achieve the best price.
Liaise with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements.
Raise and maintain purchase orders using Sage 50.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and stock levels.
Monitor supplier performance and follow up on late or outstanding deliveries.
Deal with supplier queries and support Accounts with purchasing-related queries.
Assist with identifying opportunities to improve costs and purchasing efficiency.
Support the wider Procurement team with administration and ad-hoc projects.
Assist Goods-In with checking and booking incoming stock onto Sage 50.
Help maintain the flow of products through Goods-In when required.
Ensure the Goods-In area remains organised, tidy and efficient.
Complete other duties as required to support the wider team.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in administration, purchasing, procurement or supply chain is preferred.
GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with Sage 50 and/or CIM 50 would be advantageous. xgikmsk
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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